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When small pieces of rock break off larger pieces, they form the basis of all soil. The rock turns in to gravel, which turns into sand. Plants, animals, and minerals break down to form clay. Silt is a dust particle which is made up of minerals and tiny bits of rock. It is smaller than sand and bigger than clay.When the right amount of gravel, sand, clay, and silt mix, it turns into soil.
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Explain and give examples of the ways in which soil is formed.?
One way in which soil is formed is from the weathering of rock. When water and wind break down rock, particles from the rock are turned into soil. Also, the decomposition of plant remains turn into soil because after the plant remains have been eroded, those parts or particles turn into soil. It's the same with animal remains, too.
How does rock turn into soil in nature?
WEATHERING meaning the breaking down of rocks
Can rock turn into soil?
Yes, by series of processes that gradually breaks it down and disintegrates its parts into regoliths and soil. This process of soil formation is known as "Pedogenesis".
How is soil part of the rock cycle?
is soil part of rock cycle
Is soil made by rock?
soil is crushed rock. so is sand and clay
What happens when a tree forms inside a rock?
The rock will turn to fertile soil.
Can granite turn into soil?
It can become a part of soil. Soil is a mixture of organic and mineral/rock components. Just about any rock type can contribute to the inorganic portion.
Explain and give examples of the ways in which soil is formed.?
One way in which soil is formed is from the weathering of rock. When water and wind break down rock, particles from the rock are turned into soil. Also, the decomposition of plant remains turn into soil because after the plant remains have been eroded, those parts or particles turn into soil. It's the same with animal remains, too.
How does rock turn into soil in nature?
WEATHERING meaning the breaking down of rocks
Can rock turn into soil?
Yes, by series of processes that gradually breaks it down and disintegrates its parts into regoliths and soil. This process of soil formation is known as "Pedogenesis".
Are rock and soil elements?
No. Rock and soil are mixtures.
What three elements are likely to be found in a sample of soil and rocks?
soil- Clayey soil, sandy soil, and loamy soil rock-metamorphic rock, instrusive/extrusive rock, sediments
How is soil part of the rock cycle?
is soil part of rock cycle
What will happen if a rock is eroded in a place where there is no soil?
You know how the soil grows plants like in the rock but if there is no soil then the plant won't grow in the rock.
Is soil made by rock?
soil is crushed rock. so is sand and clay
How is soil formed by?
soil is formed by weathering because the bigger rock break the little rock and makes soil.
What is weathered or decomposed rock?
soil
